Casio 9860 Self-guided Instructions STAT Mode

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Fig1

Entering Data, Finding Statistics and Drawing Graphs:

The 9860 is an excellent environment in which to investigate statistics.

Lists and Files:

Switch your calculator on, press MENU and 2 (or scroll to STAT and press EXE)
You may have data in the lists on the screen, or the lists may be blank.
Discover how many lists there are by using the right arrow to scroll. (Fig1)
There are 26 lists, but there are actually six files of 26 lists!
Find out which file you are in by going to SETUP (SHIFT MENU) and scroll down to the third line called List File.
The calculator generating these screen shots is in File2 (Fig2)
To change files (say, to File4) press FILE (F1) then the file number, in this case, 4 then EXE. EXIT
The calculator generating these screen shots has the data displayed in Fig3 in its File4
IMPORTANT: If you are not using your own calculator with this activity do not over-write or delete any data as it
may have been entered for later use ie check with the presenter.

Fig2

Fig3

Fig4

Entering and Deleting Data:

Entering Data:
Go to File1 (SHIFT MENU scroll to List File FILE (F1) 1 ) (Fig4)

Fig5

Press EXE and EXIT (fig5)

If you have data in the lists make sure the data is not valuable.

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Fig6
Enter the data 1-6 as in Fig6:
Place the cursor in the top of List 1 type 1 press EXE
Type 2 EXE etc
After entering 4 use right arrow to go to List 2.

Three ways of Deleting Data:

Let's delete the 5 at the top of List 2 (Fig6)
Place the cursor over the 5 and press the DEL button (which is to the left of the AC/ON button) (Fig7)

Note that the data below jumps up to take the place of the deleted data.
Now let's delete the 6 but using a different method.
Press
(F6) then DEL (F3) (Fig8)

Fig7

Fig8

Now let's delete List1 using DEL-A

Fig9

Place the cursor anywhere in List 1

Press DEL-A (F4) (Fig9)
Now press F1. You are back to a blank screen

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Finding Statistics and Drawing Graphs:

It is important when teaching technology to use a conceptual approach rather than a 'button-pressing' approach. We don't, for
example, want students to think there is an 18-button sequence to remember when entering data and drawing a graph.
Rather, if we can teach the logic behind operating the calculator then there is much less to remember.
An efficient way to present STAT mode is to point out that once data has been entered there is only two things we will ever
want to do 1) Find the statistics, and 2) Draw a graph. From the initial screen in STAT (Fig10) the 'gateway' to
drawing a graph is GRPH (F1) and the 'gateway' to finding the statistics on a set of data is CALC (F2). Pressing either of
these options (F1 or F2) will bring up a SET option at F6. (Fig11 is the result of pressing CALC). The SET option needs to
be pressed to 'tell' the calculator which lists to look into to find the data.

Fig11

Fig12

We will do this next.

Finding statistics from a List of Data:

Press EXIT to return to the default STAT screen (as in Fig10)
Enter the following data into List 1:
5 2 9 6 4 5 10 8 3 5 7 2 9 10 3 7 (Fig12)
Fig13
To find the statistics we will enter through the CALC 'gateway'.
Press CALC (F2) (Fig13)
Fig14

then press SET (F6) (Fig14)

NOTE: You will almost definitely have different values than those in Fig14)

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1Var and 2Var Settings NOTE: This is important to understand:

'1Var' stands for 1-Variate Data ie use the 1Var settings when generating statistics on one set of data at a time. '2Var' stands
for 2-Variate Data and allows you to generate statistics on two sets of data simultaneously. BUT '2-Var' only gives mean,
standard deviation, number of scores and not the 5-Number summary so '2-Var' is rather limited.
Fig16

When entering 1-Var settings IGNORE 2-Var settings.

When entering 2-Var settings IGNORE 1-Var settings.
For now we will ignore the 2Var settings
The list number which holds the scores needs to be entered into 1Var XList (In our case List 1)
Scroll the cursor into the XList Line and Press LIST (F1) then 1 (Fig15)

Fig17

Press EXE

Place the cursor over 1Var Freq (Fig16)

Fig18

Because the data is displayed in a single list (and not as a frequency distribution table) and therefore there is no frequency
column, press F1 (Fig17)
NOTE: A good way of explaining the Freq = 1 scenario is that each number (in the data) is one score.

Fig19

Press EXIT (Fig18)

Now press 1VAR (F1) (Fig19)

Note that in regard to the mode the mode is 5, there is 1 mode and the frequency of the mode is 3
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Entering titles into the SUB line:

Press EXIT EXIT to get back to the default STAT screen
Scroll the cursor into the SUB line of List 3
Lock on the ALPHA button by pressing SHIFT ALPHA
Type S C R (Fig20)
Press EXE
Fig21
Place the cursor into the SUB of Line 4
Press SHIFT ALPHA F R E Q then EXE (Fig21)
Fig22

Finding statistics from a Frequency Distribution Table:

Enter the following Frequency Distribution Table (Fig22)
SCR
FREQ
1
1
2
1
3
2
4
6
5
12
6
17
7
10
8
5
9
3
10
1

Fig23

Fig24

Press CALC (F2) then SET (F6)

Again we will ignore the 2VAr settings.
Remember the scores are in List 3 and the frequency is List 4 (if you forget simply press EXIT, then return through SET)
With cursor over XList press LIST (F2) and 3 (Fig24)

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Fig25
Press EXE
Arrow down to Freq (Fig25)
Note that the LIST button is now F2

Press LIST then 4 EXE (Fig26)

Fig26

Press EXIT and then 1VAR (Fig27)

Scroll down to view all statistics.
Take note of the 5 number summary as we will be drawing a Box and Whisker Plot next.

Fig27

Drawing a Box and Whisker Plot:

Let's draw a Box and Whisker Plot using the same data.
Press EXIT EXIT to get back to Fig22

Fig28

To draw a graph we will enter through the GRPH 'gateway'

Press GRPH (F1) then SET (F6) (Fig28)
NOTE: Your settings will almost definitely be different to those in Fig28
With the cursor at the top of the screen note we have 3 different options at F1 F2 and F3
Press F2 and F3 to see what happens.

Fig29

What this allows us to do is to produce up to 3 graphs and to display them simultaneously. More of that later. For now we
will set up StatGraph1
Press GRPH1 (Fig28)
Scroll down to Graph Type. Press
Scroll to XList

Fig30

(F6) then Box (F2) (Fig29)

Press LIST (F1) then enter 3 then EXE (Fig30)

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Scroll to Frequency
Press LIST (F2) then 4 EXE (Fig31)
Leave the Outliers off for now.
Press EXIT (Fig32)
Fig32

Setting up the calculator for graphs:

Before drawing the graph let's prepare the screen for graphing.
Go to SETUP (SHIFT MENU) and scroll up 5 places
Using F1 and F2 turn Coord : On and Grid, Axes and Label Off (Fig33)
NOTE: My preferences are:
Coord On allows you to trace the values of the graph always leave this On
Grid leave it off
Axes turn them On for X-Y graphs and Off for STAT Graphs
Label simply places an X and a Y on the screen I leave them off.

Fig33

Press EXIT and GRPH1 (Fig34)

Fig34

Note there is no scale given. This is where the trace is important.

Any graph of any type generated from any mode can be traced.
Press SHIFT F1
Use right and left arrow to see the 5 number summary. (Fig35)

Fig35

Outliers:
Let's see what happens when we turn the outliers ON
We need to return to the SET screen.
Press EXIT and then SET (F6)

Fig36

Scroll to Outliers and turn them on by pressing F1 (Fig36)

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Fig37
Press EXIT and redraw the graph by pressing GPH1 (F1) (Fig37)
When traced note that the minimum score of 1 is actually an outlier.
NOTE: The mathematical definition of an outlier is any score that is more than 1.5 times the inter-quartile range above Q3 or
below Q1
Fig38

Drawing a Histogram:
Let's now draw a Histogram of the same data.
Press EXIT EXIT
Press GRPH (F1) and SET (F6) (Fig38)
Fig39
Let's set up the Histogram on StatGraph2
With the cursor at the top choose GPH2 (F2)
Scroll to Graph Type and press F6 then Hist (F1)
Then complete the set up as in Fig39

Fig40

Press EXIT then GPH2 (F2) (Fig40)

Fig41

'Start' means 'what score do you want the Histogram to begin with?' We want the Histogram to start at 1.
'Width' means 'how wide do you want each column to be?' Let's use a column width of 2.

Enter 1 for start and press EXE

Enter 2 for Width and press EXE (Fig41)

Fig42

Press EXE again and trace the graph with SHIFT F1 (Fig42)
In Fig42 the first column is the sum of all scores 1 and 2, the second column is the sum of all scores 3 and 4, etc.
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Fig43

Changing the column width:

Let's change the column width to 1
Press EXIT and redraw the graph by pressing GPH2 (F2)
Enter the set up as per Fig43 (NOTE: you should find the calculator has already suggested this set up which means you
can simply execute it. It is rare that the calculator will suggest the set up that you want!)
Fig44
Press EXE
Press Trace (SHIFT F1) and use right and left arrows to trace the graph (Fig44)

Drawing Multiple Graphs:

There are numerous occasions where it is advantageous to draw 2 or 3 graphs when comparing data or of the same data. A
very common practice is to draw 2 or 3 Box and Whisker Plots to compare data.
What we will do now is draw the Box Plot and the Histogram simultaneously. This can help give a better understanding of
the function of both graphs.
Remember that currently we have the Box Plot set up for GPH1 and the Histogram set up for GPH2
Press EXIT then SEL (F4)
Turn StatGraph 1 and 2 On as per Fig45 (use F1 for On)

Fig45

Fig46

Press DRAW (F6) (Fig46)

There is no need to change the Histogram settings in this case.
Press EXE
Trace the graph (Fig47)

Fig47

As you can see from Fig47 the median score of 6 makes sense from the Histogram.

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FigA

Drawing a Frequency Histogram with Polygon:

NOTE: Step-by step instructions are not given for this section.
A polygon can be drawn by choosing the Brkn (F5) Graph Type setting from the SET screen (FigA)
To superimpose the Polygon onto the Histogram, set up 2 graphs (eg StatGraph1 to Histogram and StatGraph2 to Polygon)
and display them simultaneously.
Note that the Graphic Calculator will not draw the histogram with a half-a-column gap each side of the end columns. (FigB)

FigB

Cumulative Frequency Histograms and Polygons:

There is little point drawing a Cumulative Frequency Histogram with a Graphics Calculator as the main reason for the
Cumulative Frequency Histogram and Polygon is to determine the Median and Quartiles, tasks which the Graphic Calculator
performs easily.
Fig48

Drawing a Scatter Plot:

The 9860 is an excellent environment to investigate correlation through Scatter Graphs.
Usually an investigation would involve at least a reasonably significant amount of data.
To save time here we will demonstrate the functions of the calculator using a small amount of data. Its important that you
recognize the relevance of these functions to larger sets of data.
Press EXIT and scroll right until you reach Lists 5 and 6 (Fig48)
We will type SCR1 and SCR2 as the List 5 and 6 headings.
Place the cursor into the SUB of List5 (Fig48)
Press SHIFT ALPHA S C R APLHA 1 EXE

Fig49

Place the cursor into the SUB of List6

Press SHIFT ALPHA S C R APLHA 2 EXE (Fig49)

Fig50

Let's assume the following are the quiz scores from two comparable quizzes taken by 4 students.
STUDENT
SCORE1
SCORE2
1
4
5
2
10
9
3
8
10
4
6
7
Enter this data as in Fig50
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Fig51
Return to the screen with GRPH at F1 as in Fig51. It is important to be aware that the difference between Fig 50 and Fig
51 is one press of the F6 button. This can be frustrating for beginners who are on a 'Fig50' screen and who are looking for
the GRPH button. F6 is the answer!!
Press GRPH (F1)
Press SET (F6)

Fig52

Enter the settings as shown in Fig52

Press EXIT and GPH1 (F1) (Fig53)

There appears to be a strong correlation.

Fig53

Finding an Algebraic Model - Drawing a Linear Regression Line:

To draw the line of best fit press CALC (F1) then X (F2) (Fig54)
We are given the equation of the Linear Regression Line, which in this case is y = 0.75x + 2.5
Fig54

Importantly the correlating coefficient (r) is 0.87 (2sf), indicating a strong correlation.

Press DRAW (F6) to draw the Linear Regression Line (Fig55)

By tracing the graph (SHIFT F1) and using the up-down arrows you can trace both the plotted points and the Linear
Regression Line.

Fig55

Fig56

Drawing the Median Regression Line:

Press Med (F3) (Fig56)
The equation of the Median Regression Line is given.

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Fig57
Press DRAW (F6) (Fig57)

Fig58

If you wanted to see the Median regression Line without the Linear Regression Line then:

EXIT GPH1 (F1) CALC (F1) Med (F3) DRAW (F6) (Fig58)

Finding Non-Linear Models for a Scatter Plot:

Consider the data below to be pollution readings in parts per million taken from a water-way every 4 days
DAYS POLLUTION
0
10
4
8
8
7
12
5.5
16
4.3
20
3.6
24
3.4
28
2.2
32
2
36
1.6
40
1.7
Enter the titles and data into Lists 7 and 8 as shown in Fig59
Go to the SET screen and enter the settings shown in Fig60.
Press EXIT and GPH1 (Fig61)

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Fig60

Fig61

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Fig62
Press CALC (F1)
Fig62 shows some algebraic model types.
The Linear Regression and Median Regression models are obviously inappropriate.
Similarly the Quadratic (F4) and Cubic (F5) models are inappropriate for this data.
It is interesting, however, to try these. To the uninitiated they appear to fit at first.

Fig63

For example choose the cubic (F5) and then press DRAW (F6) (Fig63)
Fig64

The graph certainly seems to fit the data.

Press the right arrow repeatedly to 'push' the graph 'forward'
We see that the model rises which does not fit the data. (Fig64)

Fig65
Further 'pushing' to the right produces Fig65
Now we would be into 'negative pollution', an impossible scenario!
Fig66

To try a different model press EXIT EXIT

Then GPH1 (F1) and CALC (F1) (back to Fig62)
Press
(F6) for further model types.
Press Exp (F3) then DRAW (F6)
Trace the graph to the right as far as it will go. (Fig66)

Fig67

Note the trace stops at the far right edge of the screen.
In order to predict values beyond the data set we need to 'push' the graph to the right. To do this we need to turn off the trace.
Press SHIFT F1 to turn off the trace. Then arrow right. Now turn the trace back on. (Fig67)
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Fig68

Performing an X-Calculation or a Y-Calculation:

What if we needed to find the exact prediction for Y when X = 58? Or the exact prediction for X when Y = 0.5?
By scrolling we rarely are able to see the exact value we might be looking for.
We are unable to perform this operation in STAT mode. However, we are able to in GRAPH mode. Therefore we will
transfer this algebraic model into GRAPH, draw the model and then perform X-Calcs and Y-Calcs there.
Fig69
Press EXIT (Fig68)

Press CALC (F1) then

Fig70

(F6) then Exp (F3) (Fig69)

Press COPY (F5) (Fig70 -but yours will look different!)

Now we are in the GRAPH Mode set up screen
The screen in Fig70 shows an equation previously entered into GRAPH. This is not a problem. Simply scroll to an empty
line. In this demonstration I will scroll to Y2 (Fig71). If your screen is blank then keep your cursor in the top line.

Fig71

Fig72
Press EXE (Fig72)
The equation has been copied into GRAPH Mode, but we are still in STAT Mode. We need to go to GRAPH.

Fig73

Press MENU and scroll to GRAPH (Fig73)

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Fig74
Press EXE (Fig74)
Your screen will look different to Fig74 because you may or may not have had an equation(s) entered in GRAPH previously.
You should however, have the exponential equation that is at the Y2= line in Fig74 (Note this looks like a number but is
actually an equation, most of which is off the screen)
We need to turn ON our exponential equation and turn OFF any other equations.
Fig75
For my situation I will turn OFF the Y1 Graph by pressing SEL (F1) and then scroll down to the Y2 Graph and select it by
again pressing SEL (F1) (Fig75)
Fig76
Now we need to set up the axes in V-Window.
Press EXIT and then SHIFT F3
Enter the values given in Fig76.
Don't be concerned with scale and dot for now.
Fig77
Press EXIT

Now we will turn on the Axes in SETUP

Fig78
Press SHIFT MENU and arrow up to Axes
Turn the Axes On with F1 (Fig77)
Lets we can draw the graph
Fig79

Press EXIT (Fig78)

Now EXE and Trace (Fig79)

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Fig80
Note by pressing the right arrow repeatedly we are able to 'push' the graph to the right with the Trace On (Fig80)

Now for the X-Calc and Y-Calc:

Fig81
Let's say we want to find the exact value for Y when X is 55. Notice is you trace the graph you will not see X = 55, rather
you will see values either side of X = 55.
To perform this Y calculation simply enter 55 (Fig81)
Fig82
Then EXE (Fig82)

Fig83
Let's perform a Y calculation on X = 49
Enter 49 EXE (Fig83)
NOTE: To perform a Y calculation the respective X value needs to be within the range of the current graph section displayed
Fig84
on the screen. Let's attempt a Y calculation for an X value that is off the screen.
Enter 5 EXE (Fig84)
As you can see this generates an error message
Fig85

All we need to do in this case is to 'push' the graph to the left.

Press EXIT EXIT and arrow repeatedly to the left until an X value less than 5 is reached. (Fig85)

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Fig86
Now enter 5 EXE (Fig86)
But what if we want to perform an X calculation
This can be done through G-Solv
Fig87
Press SHIFT F5 (Fig87)

Press

(F6) (Fig88)
Fig88

Then press X-CAL (F2) and enter 5 (Fig89)

Fig89

Press EXE (Fig90)

This facility is extremely beneficial when investigating graphical systems.

The TABLE-GRAPH Self-Guided sheets illustrate further graphical applications of the Casio 9860.
Enjoy!!

Fig90

For further and more advanced information including practice questions refer to the manual 'Mathematics with a Graphics
Calculator Casio fx-9860 AU' by Barry Kissane & Marian Kemp, available at
http://www.casioed.net.au/downloads/books/fx9860/orderBarryBook.pdf

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